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Inspection Report Details
DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport
All inspections and findings in full
Joshua D McOmber – Gorman, TX is linked to 2 public inspection reports, carrying 1 inspector finding, from November 2024 to August 2026.
Across 2 inspections between November 2024 and August 2026, inspectors recorded between 28 dogs and 49 dogs at Joshua D McOmber – Gorman, TX. The most recent count was 49 dogs on August 11, 2026.
Every public inspection on file, oldest first
Date
Licence
Type
Dogs counted
Inspector findings
November 6, 2024
USDA 74-A-1597
Pre-license inspection
28 dogs
None
August 11, 2026
USDA 74-A-1597
Routine inspection
49 dogs
1 finding
What inspectors wrote
August 11, 2026 — Routine inspection, USDA 74-A-1597
49 dogs recorded (20 adults · 29 puppies).
Shredded tarps hanging in enclosures
The housing facility provided for the puppies was not being maintained in good repair to protect the puppies from injury. There were five enclosures housing 14 puppies that had plastic tarps that had been placed on arched hog panels and along the side of the enclosures to provide shade for the dogs. The tarps were shredded with strings and pieces of the tarps hanging down into the enclosures. In addition, pieces of the tarp were seen on the ground within the enclosure accessible to the dogs. The tarps provided for shade in the enclosures were not being kept in good repair creating the potential for injury to the dogs if ingested or entangled. Housing facilities for dogs must be kept in good repair, and they must protect the animals from injury. To be corrected by August 21, 2026.
Has Joshua D McOmber – Gorman, TX been cited by inspectors?
Yes. Inspectors recorded 1 problem across 2 visits. Each one is quoted in full above, in the inspector's own words.
How many dogs does Joshua D McOmber – Gorman, TX keep?
At the most recent inspection on file, August 11, 2026, inspectors counted 49 dogs (20 adults · 29 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.
What licences does Joshua D McOmber – Gorman, TX hold?
We collect and organize public records from government sources, including USDA APHIS and state departments of agriculture. We do not conduct our own inspections.